ignition coil

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ignition
noun
uk
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/us
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
the electrical system in an engine that causes the fuel to burn or explode in order to start ...
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coil
noun[C]
uk
/kɔɪl/us
/kɔɪl/
a length of rope, hair, or wire, arranged into a series of circles, one above or outside ...
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(Definition ofignitionandcoilfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The voltage is triggered by a function generator and generated by an ordinaryignitioncoil.
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The engine was a 194cc parallel twin and had a 360 degree layout that used a singleignitioncoiland single round-slide carburettor.
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The computer will send a signal to theignitioncoilat the indicated time in the timing map in order to fire the spark plug.
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External to the distributor is theignitioncoil, the spark plugs and wires linking the distributor to the spark plugs andignitioncoil.
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Theignitioncoilconsists of two transformer windings sharing a common magnetic corethe primary and secondary windings.
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Unlike a power transformer, anignitioncoilhas an open magnetic circuit - the iron core does not form a closed loop around the windings.
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The central electrode, which may contain a resistor, is connected by a heavily insulated wire to the output terminal of anignitioncoilor magneto.
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This is a mechanically-switched version of a flyback boost converter with an autotransformer (theignitioncoil).
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Thisignitioncoildesign is more efficient than the older-style cylinder-shaped ignition coils.
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For anignitioncoil, one end of windings of both the primary and secondary are connected together.
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When the contact breaker closes, it allows a current from the battery to build up in the primary winding of theignitioncoil.
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There was no distributor, each cylinder having its ownignitioncoil.
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The remaining secondary (high voltage) circuit stayed essentially the same, using anignitioncoiland a rotary distributor.
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More recent electronic ignition systems use a power transistor to provide pulses to theignitioncoil.
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Originally, everyignitioncoilsystem required mechanical contact breaker points, and a capacitor (condenser).
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An example of an autotransformer is an automobileignitioncoil.
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It had some features only found in modern cars such as oneignitioncoilper cylinder.
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Opening the points causes a high induction voltage in the system'signitioncoil.
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It consists of a solid-state ignition circuit, as well as an integratedignitioncoilthat can be removed and serviced separately.
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The voltage for the spark is provided by anignitioncoilor magneto that is connected to the spark plug with an insulated wire.
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